How to use Chromecast with iview

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In 2016, we updated our app experience with Chromecast devices and we can now confirm that ABC iview is a Google Cast-enabled app so the experience of casting your favourite programs from your Android and iOS devices to your TV is greatly improved.

What does “Google Cast-enabled” mean?

Google Cast TM is a technology that lets you cast your favourite content from your mobile device right to your Chromecast device. We have worked closely with Google to improve our casting experience and can now confirm that ABC iview is a Google cast-enabled app.

What operating systems is Chromecast available on?

iview is now offering support on Apple and Android devices.

How do I use Chromecast to watch ABC iview on my TV?

If you own a Chromecast device, you can use Chromecast to stream ABC iview on your living room TV. Here’s how to do it:

Ensure you have updated to the latest version of the iview Google Cast-enabled app and plug your Chromecast device into the HDMI port in your TV. Ensure both are using the same wifi network. Open up iview on your phone or tablet.

Open iview on your phone or tablet. iview will detect the Chromecast device and display a Google Cast icon in the top right corner of the app.

Tap the Google Cast icon and select the name of your Chromecast device. Once connected, your TV screen will show that iview is ready to cast.

Select any program to watch and it will begin casting to your TV screen. Now you can use the iview app like a TV remote, with the play, pause and closed captions features all at your fingertips.

To disconnect from Chromecast, tap the Chromecast icon and select “Stop casting”.

In the following video, Kumi Taguchi demonstrates how to cast iview from mobile devices to your television, using Google Chromecast.

I have a Chromecast device but the cast icon isn’t showing in iview, what can I do?

Confirm that you have the latest version of the iview app. Google Cast support was improved in iOS version 3.11 and Android version 2.5. You’ll need to be using at least these versions to ensure you are using the improved Google Cast-enabled app.

Check that Chromecast works from another app. We suggest YouTube, on the same iOS device or Android device.

If you have more than one Wi-Fi network, make sure your iOS or Android device is on the same network as the Chromecast device.